For returnees, Michael Malone brings UNC men's basketball 'energy'

Posted Sep 25, 2026
"Knowing I had a good relationship with Chris Paul," Isaiah Denis said, "he reached out to Chris Paul, like, 'Yo, I need you to tell Isaiah to get out of the transfer portal.'" That seemingly is a common refrain among players as UNC opened basketball practice with Michael Malone on Tuesday. He’s intense, yes. But there’s "a belief" the Tar Heels can be good. (MSN.com)

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